Prof. Pauline Strong • Humanities Institute and Department of Anthropology
Starting on: 2013-01-14

The research apprentice will assist Dr. Strong in research on changes in the concept and institutionalization of the “humanities” in the U.S. today.

Preferred qualifications:

This is an excellent apprenticeship for a student with a background in any humanities discipline who is interested in gaining experience in research in the humanities, as well as expertise in the activities of major humanities centers and initiatives in the U.S.  The apprentice should have strong communication and ressearch skills and be highly motivated.

Time commitment: 7 hrs / week, including meetings with the supervisor.

Duration: spring semester

Compensation: $300 scholarship for semester following the apprenticeship

Course credit is available for this project.

Applicants must not have completed no more than 60 hours at the start of the fall 2012 semester.  The research apprentice will register for LA 331R (a research conference course) and receive 3 hours of course credit.

The sponsor of this project is available for weekly meetings.

For more information please contact: pstrong@austin.utexas.edu

A description of the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program is here: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/undergrad/urprograms/Undergraduate-Research-Apprenticeship-Program.php